About William Harris
Lived 1835 – 1911 (aged 75–76). William Harris was a British politician.
William James Harris (1835 – 29 October 1911) was a Conservative Party politician.
Harris was elected MP for Poole at a by-election in 1884. However, in 1885 the seat was abolished and Harris sought re-election in Ashburton, where he was unsuccessful.
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Who was William Harris?
1835 - October 29, 1911 (Mr)
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William Harris was born in 1835.
When did William Harris die?
William Harris died on 29 October 1911.
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William Harris was a politician.
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William Harris was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William James Harris
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Harris. https://biography.guide/william-harris-politician-1835/
MLA: "William Harris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-harris-politician-1835/.
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